We are called to do God’s Will through our baptism when we are made into spiritual brothers, sisters, and mothers of Christ. Some read this gospel and think it is a rebuke of Jesus’ family, especially his mother, however, if we look closely at what Christ says we see he is using this moment to teach his disciples about their spiritual family. He makes this statement not to belittle his physical family, but to expand the concept of family to the spiritual realm. Those who see this as a rebuke of Mary forget she embodies the perfect model of doing the will of God and therefore she too is a spiritual brother and sister and mother of Christ. In light of this, we should remember to reflect on Mary’s life when considering how we should live ours in accord with what God wants us to do.
How do we fulfill the will of God in our everyday routines? In what ways do we express our baptismal calling to be a brother and sister and mother to Christ and our fellow siblings in the faith? What are the virtues in Mary’s life which we can model our lives on today?
O Lord, help us to do the will of God and become worthy of being called your brothers and sisters and mothers.
Amen.
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